Richmond Map, Virginia

Richmond Travel Guide

The year 1737 meant the beginning for Richmond. Located on the James River, Richmond was at first a small settlement with little importance until it was decided to move the capital form Williamsburg to Richmond for protection reasons that later proved to be of little use as the city had to suffer many raids. Still the city flourished and it became the capital of the Confederacy at the beginning of the war. Nonetheless... read more

Richmond History

There are few cities in the United States with such a long and glorious past as Richmond, Virginia. The first Europeans to settle on the banks of the James River, where Richmond stands today, arrived in the early 17th century and met the Powhatan Indians, who had been living, hunting and raising crops in the area for centuries. There were several attempts to built forts along the river, but none of them lasted, as the... read more

Richmond Sightseeing

This sight is a natural historic landmark located on the banks of the river james and the tourists are told here the stories of American civil war from three different viewpoints i.e. confederate, union and African American. read more

Richmond Nightlife

·   Alley Katz.  If you are looking for fine live music and entertainment, this place is worth a visit.  Music genres are jazz, pop and rock.  They serve the usual pub grub.  They are open from 9pm until 2am. The place is closed during Mondays. Performing Arts read more